Transaction Overview
United Insurance Holdings (“UPC”) launched a new company, Journey Insurance Company
- Journey is an admitted, Florida domiciled insurance carrier rated “A-” by A.M. Best
- At the time of the transaction, Journey planned to focus on offering homeowners and commercial residential property insurance
- Initial geographic focus included Florida, Texas and South Carolina
Journey was formed by UPC in strategic partnership with Tokio Marine Kiln (“TMK”)
- Journey was initially 66.7% owned by UPC and 33.3% by R.J. Kiln & Co. (No. 3) Limited
Journey provided UPC a new way to grow its business in key markets
- Ability to serve customers and distribution channels UPC previously could not reach
UPC is a leading provider of personal and commercial property insurance in coastal states
- Over $1bn of premium-in-force with business across twelve states(a)
- Long track record of consistent underwriting profitability
- Completed a merger with American Coastal Insurance Company (“ACIC”) in 2017
- ACIC is a specialty underwriter focused primarily on FL commercial residential property
TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory Role
TCMA acted as Exclusive Placement Agent in connection with the formation of Journey
- Provided strategic advice and evaluated alternatives to obtain an A.M. Best “A-” rating
- Exclusive placement agent in connection with Journey common equity issuance to TMK
- Key transaction steps led by TCMA included:
- Assistance in preparing Journey business plan and financial projections
- Assistance in preparing A.M. Best materials to achieve desired “A-” (Excellent) rating
- Assistance in the design of Journey’s reinsurance program
- Assistance in preparing financial packages and materials for potential investors
- Marketing the transaction to potential investors
- Offering insight around common equity offering transaction terms & conditions
(a) As of the time of the transaction.